# How to close a session on Final Terminal

> Published: 2026-07-02
> Updated: 2026-07-08
> Category: Terminal
> Canonical: https://finalpos.com/help/close-a-session

To close your session, open the menu and tap Close session. The menu first shows a summary — total, sales, tips, and how long the session has been open. Confirm to close it, and Final Terminal shows the session's close-out report.

## Key takeaways

- Close your session from the Final Terminal menu using the Close session button.
- The menu shows a session summary first — total, sales, tips, and duration.
- Confirm to close the session.
- After closing, Final Terminal shows the session's close-out report.
- Closed sessions stay available later under Sessions.

## How to close a session

1. Open the menu from the Final Terminal home screen.
2. Review the **session summary** at the top — the session total, number of **sales**, **tips**, and how long the session has been open.
3. Tap **Close session**.
4. Confirm to close the session. Final Terminal generates the session's **close-out report**.

## What's in the close-out report

The close-out report is the same detailed report you'll find later under **Sessions**. It summarizes the shift:

- **Details** — when the session opened and closed, and who opened and closed it.
- **Sales** — Gross Sales, Net Sales, taxable sales, and discounts.
- **Fees Summary** — cart and product fees.
- **Payments** — payments and net payments, the Final Pay payment total, processing fees, and the net payout expected.
- **Transactions** — the payments and refunds taken during the session.
- **Cash Drawer summary** — on terminals that support cash management (opening cash, cash in/out, expected vs. counted, and any over/under).

You can **Print Report**, and the closed session stays available later under **Sessions**.

## FAQ

**Q: Where is the Close session button?**
A: At the top of the menu, under the session summary.

**Q: What happens when I close a session?**
A: The session ends and Final Terminal shows its close-out report.

**Q: Can I see a closed session later?**
A: Yes — open Sessions from the menu to view past session reports.